Politics & Government
Burrill Street Pot Dispensary Idea Withdrawn
The proponent has backed off his proposal to put a medical marijuana dispensary at 205 Burrill St.
The owner of 205 Burrill Street has backed off a proposed medical marijuana dispensary at the location, according to Town Manager Thomas Younger.
Before applying to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for a dispensary at the Burrill location, the owner, Julius Sokol, would have needed a letter of support, or at least a letter of non-opposition, from the town of Swampscott.
On Wednesday selectmen were scheduled to discuss the medical marijuana dispensary idea. That item has been removed from the agenda.
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The location in question, 205 Burrill St., is vacant. A liquor store was planned for the space, which is located by the Swampscott Train Station.
In 2012 Massachusetts became the 18th state to legalize medical marijuana. Patients with HIV, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, or other conditions can obtain a card from the state allowing them to purchase the drug.
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